Step-by-step guide to answering this type of IELTS Writing Task 1 question. Covers structure, key language, and band-scoring criteria.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a Writing Task 1 Academic Multiple Charts and Graphs Essay Answer example.
Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart or graph can be. There are so many questions written each year, you may find, you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions, from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.
If you would like to learn how to structure a multiple charts essay please click the button below:
Take a look at the IELTS Writing Task 1 Multiple Charts and Graphs Academic essay example below:
*This multiple chart question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Electricity Sources:
The Pie Charts show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Take a look at the model answer.
The first charts give information on how electricity is generated from two countries (Germany and France) in 2009 while the diagrams opposite illustrate the different sources of renewable energies from France and Germany. The units of measurements are in kWh. Overall, conventional thermal energy is the primary source of electrical power in Germany whereas French people depended on nuclear resources for their main electrical energy. The data also displays in regards to renewable energy, that Germany relied on biomass and wind power while France considered hydroelectricity to be their main source of renewable power. On the one hand, garnering a 59.6% fraction of the pie chart, Germany trusted conventional thermal energy to be the main source of their electricity followed by nuclear and renewable with both 23% and 17.4% respectively, whereas French citizens were very confident to use the nuclear power plant as the main foundation of their electrical supply with 76% followed by renewables (13.7%) and conventional thermal (10.3%). On the other hand, the primary source of renewable energy in Germany was the use of biomass 39.3% and this was closely followed by wind power generation (36.9%). Hydroelectric sources came in with 17.7% then via solar power with only 6.1%. The data also shows that France is confident with hydroelectric power to provide electricity with 80.3% whereas only 10.5% and 8.1% electrical power have been provided by wind and biomass respectively. Similarly, solar energy came second to the last with only .9% while both countries didn’t want to rely on geothermal sources.
Word count – 253 / Band score – 8
*This is a high word count for writing task 1 – it could be edited in places.*
Instructor Feedback on Multiple Charts and Graphs Essay Modal Answer: Electricity Sources
Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures.
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Step-by-step guide to answering this type of IELTS Writing Task 1 question. Covers structure, key language, and band-scoring criteria.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post, we will look at a Writing Task 1 Academic multiple chart essay example Visits to and from the UK from the IELTS writing task 1 Academic Test.
Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart or graph can be. There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions, from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.
If you would like to learn how to structure a multiple charts essay please click the button below:
Take a look at the IELTS Multiple Charts Essay example below:
*This multiple chart question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*
Visits to and from the UK
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The line graph shows visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the bar graph shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Take a look at the model answer.
The line graph illustrates the comparative statistics on the number of people who visited the UK and the number of British citizens who went outside the country during a 20-year period whereas the bar chart gives detail about the top 5 well-liked countries visited by the British people. The units of measurement are in millions.
Overall, the number of people who visited the UK increased gradually over the years. Similarly, the same trend can be seen in the British people who went out of the country for a vacation. The data also gives information about France, which received the highest number of visiting Brits in the span of 20 years, whereas Turkey had the least number of visitors.
On the one hand, around 10 million visitors who went to the UK were recorded in 1979, it then reached a plateau in 1984 and gradually increased by almost double when it reached 1989. The trend kept on increasing in 1994 up until 1999 when it received 25 million guests and almost 30 million visitors respectively. The same can be concluded of the British people who travelled abroad, almost 11 million UK citizens left the country in 1979 and then it progressively increased up until 1999 where it reached its all-time high of nearly 54 million vacationers.
On the other hand, France ranked first among the five countries that are listed in the data wherein it garnered almost 11 million visitors in 1999. Spain and the USA followed with nearly 9 million visitors and almost 4 million guests respectively. The data also shows that Greece received close to 3.5 million visitors whereas only 3 million British citizens visited Turkey.
Word count – 277 / Band score 8
Instructor Feedback on IELTS Multiple Charts Essay: Visits to and from the UK
Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.
Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.
Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures.
We hope you found this post helpful in helping you to study for the IELTS Test. Let us know in the comments or on the Facebook page if you have any questions. The best way to keep up to date with posts like this is to like us on Facebook, and then follow us onInstagramand Pinterest. We offer essay correction services, mock exams, and online courses. If you need help preparing for the IELTS Test, join the IELTS Achieve Academy and see how we can help you achieve your desired band score faster.
A detailed guide to this IELTS Writing Task 2 essay type, with structure templates, useful vocabulary, and techniques to achieve Band 7+.
Originally published May 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
In this post you will find a list of recent IELTS exam questions that were in the IELTS Test during March and April 2018, you can view the questions look at the topics and practice writing answers to them during your IELTS preparation.
The questions below have been reported to us by our students and other people who have taken the IELTS Exam recently.
Please take a look below and if you know of more questions, please leave a comment and help your fellow students.
If you need help to write answers to any of the questions below, please take a look at how to write each type of essay in the Writing Task 2 section >
You can also view band score 8 essay examples to some of the questions listed below in the section above in the drop-down menu for agree/disagree, etc.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions – April 2018
Agree/Disagree
1. Pollution and other environmental damage are caused by a country developing and becoming richer. This problem cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree?
2. Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than the parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
3. it is important for public money to be spent on promoting a healthy lifestyle to prevent illness rather than spending money treating people who are ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. The key to solving the environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their easy lifestyle for the sake of the future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Positive/Negative
1. The number of people interested in cosmetic surgery is increasing in order to improve their physical appearance. Why do people want operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
2. These days a lot of movies and music are free to download online. Is this a positive or negative development?
3. Organised tours are choosing more and more to visit remote places and communities. Do you think it is a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
4. In society today, more and more people are choosing to live on their own. What are the reasons behind this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Advantage/Disadvantage
1. Some cities have days when cars and other forms of transport are banned from the city centre. Only buses, bicycles and taxis are allowed to be in the city centre. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Discussion Essay
1. It is believed that some people should take a yearly driving test in order to ensure safety on the roads, while others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2. Some people prefer hobbies that require technology, while some people prefer hobbies that do not. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Direct Question Essay
1. In the world today of advanced science and technology, people still value artists such as painters, musicians and writers. How can art make a difference in our society, that science and technology cannot?
IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions – March 2018
Agree/Disagree
1. Some people think that the government should take care of disadvantaged people like the homeless and the unemployed. Do you agree or disagree?
2. When designing a building the intended use of the building should be taken into account rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. In many countries around the world, plastic shopping bags are the main type of rubbish, they cause water pollution and land pollution, so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree?
Advantage/Disadvantage
1. Social media has replaced the traditional methods of communicating and people use more and more social media to communicate and to follow news and events. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Discussion Essay
1. Some people believe bicycles have a lot of advantages, whereas others believe bicycles have more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3. Some people believe that sleeping is the only way that people can get enough rest. Others believe that physical activities such as playing games and exercises also provide relaxation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
IELTS Preparation
To help you with your IELTS preparation, here is a free PDF download of the most recent IELTS writing task 2 questions.
They are a mix of both General Training and Academic questions, you can prepare for all the topics mentioned.
Originally published 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
TL;DR — This page collects recently reported IELTS Writing exam questions and topics from test takers worldwide. Use these to identify trends, practise with realistic material, and focus your preparation on the most common themes. Updated regularly based on student reports.
Why Track Recent Exam Questions?
IELTS recycles and rotates questions across test centres worldwide. By studying recently reported topics, you can identify patterns and high-frequency themes that are likely to appear in upcoming tests. While the exact questions will differ, the topics and question types follow consistent patterns.
How We Collect This Data
Our database of recent exam questions comes from verified test-taker reports submitted through our community channels. We cross-reference multiple reports from different test centres to confirm accuracy before publishing. Each entry includes the approximate test date and the region where it was reported.
Recent Writing Topics — 2026
Below are the most frequently reported writing topics and question types from recent IELTS exams. Topics are grouped by theme and ordered by frequency of appearance.
Task 2 Essay Topics
Technology and Society: Impact of social media on young people, automation replacing jobs, online learning vs traditional education
Originally published 2018. Last reviewed 3 July 2026.
TL;DR — This page collects recently reported IELTS Speaking exam questions and topics from test takers worldwide. Use these to identify trends, practise with realistic material, and focus your preparation on the most common themes. Updated regularly based on student reports.
Why Track Recent Exam Questions?
IELTS recycles and rotates questions across test centres worldwide. By studying recently reported topics, you can identify patterns and high-frequency themes that are likely to appear in upcoming tests. While the exact questions will differ, the topics and question types follow consistent patterns.
How We Collect This Data
Our database of recent exam questions comes from verified test-taker reports submitted through our community channels. We cross-reference multiple reports from different test centres to confirm accuracy before publishing. Each entry includes the approximate test date and the region where it was reported.
Recent Speaking Topics — 2026
Below are the most frequently reported speaking topics and question types from recent IELTS exams. Topics are grouped by theme and ordered by frequency of appearance.
